Duel

This chapter is dedicated to the Moonliters who purchased my privileged chapter. Though we didn't hit the Win-Win mission this time, we'll try again next month. Thank you for your continued support!

That night, the silence hung over them like a suffocating fog. They slipped into their beds, exhaustion overtaking their tense minds. The only sound was the soft rustle of blankets as they drifted into a restless sleep.

Morning came with the faint glow of sunlight filtering through the narrow windows. The silence of the night was broken by a knock on the door, followed by a servant's voice. "Breakfast will be served in the dining hall shortly."